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“The Bach Competition in Leipzig is one of the world's major competitions for young performers. He was first issued in 1950, carried out from 1964 to 1996 in the four-year cycle with five compartments and is since 1996 every two years instead of three in varying subjects. ..“ (Google Translate)

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“In the year 1963, to celebrate the 600th anniversary of Tyrolean apartenage to Austria, the Innsbruck musician Prof. Otto Ulf (1907 - 1993) presented the first Ambras Castle Concert, and every August since 1976 Innsbruck with its Festwochen has been a mecca for Early Music fans. Famous conductors such as René Jacobs, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, John Eliot Gardiner and Alan Curtis have performed here, opera stars such as Jennifer Larmore and the counter-tenor Derek Lee Ragin have enthralled audiences, musicians such as Jordi Savall and Sigiswald Kuijken have given spellbinding concerts in Innsbruck.”

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"The Trigonale is now entering its sixth year, and is thus in comparison with other festivals a young enterprise. Nevertheless, since its inauguration, the Trigonale has noticeably made a difference to the Carinthian music scene. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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“This course is meant especially for professional musicians, music teachers, students and all music-makers who wish to widen their experience. Chamber music, Orchestra, lectures and concerts in the wonderful hall of the baroque castle of Zell/Pram.“ Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"The event aims to return with scientific methodology - philological and through concerts, conferences and recordings vocal technique known as the "Cantar lontano". The objective of this project is to shed light over the years on this important aspect of seventeenth-century practice voice not yet studied, both as to its origin, to be placed in Pesaro in 1612 and its development in the Marche in Italy and abroad all its forms and characteristics. ... " (Google translation) Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"The Tilford Bach Festival is held annually in the Great Hall of Farnham Castle and All Saints Church Tilford, near Farnham, Surrey, and specialises in performances of Baroque music using authentic instruments and orchestration.

Denys Darlow, who established the Tilford Bach Society in 1952, directed the London Handel Festival and became well known as a conductor and interpreter of 17th and 18th century music. Following the 50th Festival in 2002, Denys Darlow retired as Director. Laurence Cummings and Adrian Butterfield are now the Music Directors of the Society. Laurence works with many well-known period ensembles as director, conductor and harpsichord player and Adrian is a very prominent baroque violin player and teacher.

Throughout the year the TBS organises concerts of baroque, classical and contemporary music played by young and exciting professional musicians in the Great Hall of Farnham Castle. Temporary members are welcome at all concerts. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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“After 21 successful years introducing Early Music to the Leicestershire public, we have decided to expand to an all-year event! Plans for this include concerts (both free and paid) throughout the year; talks (musical and non-musical); a Quarterly Newsletter with reviews, articles and concert diary of events in the area; all the regulars - workshops, junior competition, tastings and more.  …”

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The programme of the course includes individual lessons, group teaching of techniques, ensemble playing, listening workshops, lectures, and concerts of lecturers and participants and lots of chances to play with fellow participants (instrumentalists as well as vocalists) from all over the World.

Prachatice is situated in the southern part of Czech Republic, c. 30 km east of České Budějovice, 130 km south from Prague, 200 km north-east of Munich and 200 km north-west of Vienna.

The town is fascinating primarily because of its large medieval fortifications, entrance gate with battlements, dominant late Gothic church, the Old Town-Hall with inner porticos and a number of Renaissance buildings.

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Festival ANTIQUA
Via Dalmazia 60
I-39100 Bolzano
Italy 

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Early music festival in the region of Valenciennes (FR). Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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Festival of Early Music

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"45 years old is this festival, but still quite alive and kicking. We have chosen a new common name (Festival of Flanders - Bruges, Musica Antiqua - from now on MAfestival) and a new graphic presentation as part of an evolving context. MAfestival is fitting in with the historically informed performance practice, which acknowledges the important role of contemporary music like that of Benjamin Britten, Gavin Bryars, Dick Van der Harst, Eric Sleichim and Hans-Jürg Meier. " Visit website for more information on this year's festival details. (ed.)

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"Home to the famous Jean de Boizard organ (1714) the Saint-Michel abbey has welcomed for the last several years, the most sought after artists of ancient music. The music coproduced by radio France MUSIQUE with the choreographic collection called TEMPERAMENTS, confirms the baroque destiny of the abbey in harmony with the site. The ancient and baroque music festival The festival has its roots in the restoration of the prestigious historical organ (1714) of the abbey church and the artistic activity that followed as a result since1984. The festival was started in 1987 with the important decision by Radio France and the Conseil General of the Aisne departement : Every Whit Monday the train of FRANCE MUSIQUE radio would, for a whole day of music, take several hundred Parisian music lovers to attend two concerts transmitted live on radio. "

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A WEEK OF INTENSIVE EXCHANGE AND MUSIC-MAKING

The international seminar of early music in Wallonie offers musicians the possibility of deepening all facets of their musical skills.

 Music is much more than mastering techniques or having theorical knowledge: It is a true human journey, that nourishes itself with encounters and discoveries.

The Masterclasses are organized for:

• Instrumentalists with an advanced or professional level wanting to improve their knowledge in early music.
• Musicians with a classical formation who want to discover historical instruments.
• Instrumental or vocal chamber music groups
• Musicians wanting to meet others with similar passion for early music

with free entrance to concerts of the Festival Musical de Namur

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"The Flanders Festival-Antwerp offers a unique programme of concerts and educational initiatives. The organisation's main focus is on HIP music, a.k.a. Historically Informed performance. Ever wondered how medieval or renaissance music may have sounded? Our festival is the place to find out!

Laus Polyphoniae is one of the most important European festivals in its genre. Since 1994 this early music event has taken place annually during the last weeks of August. Each edition brings into focus a certain repertoire or a certain composer. This music is then toroughly explored by internationally reputed musicians who form the ensemble in residence. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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Each year, at the start of the month of June, the Festival de Musique A Maguelone takes place at the Cathédrale de Maguelone. Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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July 14 – 19, 2008 "In preparation for Haydn Year 2009, this year's Summer Academy focuses o­n small and large scale instrumental works by the genius and his contemporaries. From the single Sonata for Piano and Violin, the solo concertos to o­ne of the late symphonies, the unbelievably colourful creations of themaster offer a wealth of material. A programme for the official closing concert with chamber and orchestral music will be prepared during the course week. There will also be dance training and training in body posture; this will provide an enriching element to the course by improving understanding of Haydn's music as well as the ability to cope with instrumental challenges. ...

The Summer Academy is a forum for Early Music and historical instruments. It provides musicians already experienced with historical instruments, conservatory students, professional musicians, advanced lay musicians, and pre-formed ensembles the opportunity to meet each other and share ideas and experiences. Equally welcome are musicians who have so far o­nly played modern instruments and now want to tap into the stylistic insights of the historical performance practice movement in order to enhance their everyday musical lives. This course provides the ideal environment for doing this in a focused and meaningful way. ..." Visit the Stiftung Kloster Michaelstein website for more information. (ed.)

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"We are proud to announce you the tenth edition of the International Gregorian Festival of Watou. It will be held from 20 May until 24 May 2009. This is the Ascension weekend. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"The Festival Musica Antigua Aranjuez was created in 1994 to recover the huge musical creation of past centuries, to publicize the musical activities that took place in the city and show the very high level of creative artists in different historical moments and influence that his work exerted on the rest of Spain and Europe. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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Founded in 2000 by Luisa Morales the International Festival of Spanish Keyboard Music (FIMTE) is now internationally recognized as a leader in the field of Spanish Keyboard Music. Through a wide array of performances, scholar and educational events, FIMTE has earned its place as a premier presenting organization for scholars and performers of Spanish Keyboard Music and has  secured FIMTE’s reputation among the most important annual celebrations of Spanish music. Opportunities for presenting the new information about Spanish instruments, new repertoire and performance practices, have been provided since 2000 by the symposia which proceedings are published periodically and reviewed in international recognized journals.

“FIMTE is the only festival and symposium devoted to Spanish keyboard music, and has become, since the first gathering in October 2000, the annual international meeting point of musicians, musicologists and builders interested in this topic.” (Early Music, London)

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"Year after year, the Music Festival du Haut-Jura traces its path "Early Music" through its architectural heritage. Early Music and Baroque vocal art, remain the guiding principle of this cultural event enabling music lovers to find enchantment with a musical repertoire a little forgotten. ... " (Google translation) Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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“Since 1989, Valtice and its Castle has been the home of the International Summer School of Early Music, organized by the Society for Early Music (CR) (Spolecnost pro starou hudbu CR) being the most extensive early music courses in the Czech Republic. During the years, many projects had taken place, a number of ensembles were formed as an outcome of the classes, many briliant performances had happened. Valtice offers young professionals and amateurs an ideal setting for working under the leadership of top foreign and Czech musicians. ..“ Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"Now in its twentienth year the Suffolk Villages Festival brings high-quality performances of early music to this part of East Anglia. It is fortunate to have for its principal venues the fine historic wool churches of Nayland, Boxford, and Hadleigh situated just to the north of the River Stour and Dedham Vale. See the location map to the right. (2008)" See website for more information.

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"Over the past three years the Cheltenham Recorder Festival has grown to become one of the highlights of the recorder year. The CRF offers an exciting variety of music to cater for all tastes and abilities, ranging from the established Renaissance and Baroque repertoire through to contemporary pieces which will be premièred at the CRF. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"International Music Festival Summer Festivities of Early Music aims to enrich the cultural life of our time by performin music from past centuries. Initiates search of songs that so far have remained outside our horizon, or are not of such attention, what would deserve. ...

One of the privileges of the festival is appreciated by the placement of concerts historical Prague. Experience has confirmed that such spaces enhanced the atmosphere of the music played o­n period instruments.

Visitor response in previous years has proven that the Summer Festivities of Early Music for the period of seven years of its existence became an essential part of Prague's music scene. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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